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The location of the West Lyons Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the West Lyons Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the West Lyons Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the West Lyons Cemetery

Lat:   46.5711°   (46° 34' 15")

Lon:   -94.8856°   (-94° 53' 8")

The West Lyons Cemetery is located in Wadena County<2>.

The county seat for Wadena County is located in Wadena. Wadena lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the southwest of the West Lyons Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the West Lyons Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Minnesota:
  • Pages specific to Wadena County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the West Lyons Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 26 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the West Lyons Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities based on their distance from West Lyons Cemetery, with the nearest first.

    • Nimrod
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Sebeka
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sebeka have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sebeka
      • Sebeka is located in Wadena County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 668 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sebeka <4>
    • Verndale
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Verndale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verndale
      • Verndale is located in Wadena County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 576 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Verndale <4>
    • Aldrich
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aldrich have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aldrich
      • Aldrich is located in Wadena County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 46 people
    • Wadena
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wadena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wadena
      • Wadena is located in Otter Tail County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,121 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wadena <4>
    • Staples
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Staples have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Staples
      • Staples is located in Todd County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,068 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Staples <4>
    • Menahga
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Menahga have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Menahga
      • Menahga is located in Wadena County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,307 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Menahga <4>
    • Bluffton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluffton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluffton
      • Bluffton is located in Otter Tail County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 216 people
    • Hewitt
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hewitt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hewitt
      • Hewitt is located in Todd County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 260 people
    • Motley
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Motley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Motley
      • Motley is located in Morrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 653 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Motley <4>
    • Bertha
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bertha have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bertha
      • Bertha is located in Todd County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 481 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bertha <4>
    • New York Mills
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Deer Creek
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek
        • Deer Creek is located in Otter Tail County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 321 people
      • Backus
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Backus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Backus
        • Backus is located in Cass County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 255 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Backus <4>
      • Park Rapids
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Pillager
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pillager have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pillager
        • Pillager is located in Cass County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 486 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pillager <4>
      • Lake Shore
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Shore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shore
        • Lake Shore is located in Cass County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,069 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Shore <4>
      • Pine River
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine River have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine River
        • Pine River is located in Cass County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 933 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine River <4>
      • Jenkins
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jenkins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jenkins
        • Jenkins is located in Crow Wing County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 473 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jenkins <4>
      • Chickamaw Beach
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chickamaw Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chickamaw Beach
        • Chickamaw Beach is located in Cass County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 110 people
      • Dorset
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorset
        • Dorset is located in Hubbard County
      • Lincoln
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln
        • Lincoln is located in Morrison County
      • East Gull Lake
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Gull Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Gull Lake
        • East Gull Lake is located in Cass County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,059 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for East Gull Lake <4>
      • Pequot Lakes
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pequot Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pequot Lakes
        • Pequot Lakes is located in Crow Wing County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,305 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pequot Lakes <4>
      • Nevis
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nevis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nevis
        • Nevis is located in Hubbard County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 416 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nevis <4>
      • Wolf Lake
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Lake
        • Wolf Lake is located in Becker County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 55 people

    For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

    Nearby communities with newspapers ...

    The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the West Lyons Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Wadena County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The West Lyons Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 14 miles [22.5 km] of the West Lyons Cemetery.<5>

    We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from West Lyons Cemetery, with the nearest first.

    • Wing River Union Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wing River Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wing River Union Cemetery is located in Wadena County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wing River Union Cemetery
    • Lyons Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lyons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lyons Cemetery is located in Wadena County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lyons Cemetery
    • North Germany Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Germany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The North Germany Cemetery is located in Wadena County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Germany Cemetery
    • St. Huberts Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Huberts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Huberts Cemetery is located in Wadena County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Huberts Cemetery
    • Evergreen Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Wadena County
      • The Evergreen Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Greenwood Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #82257 <6>
    • Montrose Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Montrose Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Montrose Cemetery is located in Wadena County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Montrose Cemetery
    • Poplar Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poplar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Poplar Cemetery is located in Cass County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poplar Cemetery
    • Finnish Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Finnish Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Finnish Cemetery is located in Wadena County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Finnish Cemetery
    • Esterdy Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Greenhill Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenhill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenhill Cemetery is located in Wadena County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenhill Cemetery
    • Mantyla Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mantyla Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mantyla Cemetery is located in Wadena County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mantyla Cemetery
    • Swan Valley Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swan Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Swan Valley Cemetery is located in Wadena County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swan Valley Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Huntersville Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Huntersville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Huntersville Cemetery is located in Wadena County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Huntersville Cemetery
      • Sebeka Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sebeka Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sebeka Cemetery is located in Wadena County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sebeka Cemetery
      • Hallet Family Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hallet Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hallet Family Cemetery is located in Cass County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hallet Family Cemetery
      • Jim Cook Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jim Cook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jim Cook Cemetery is located in Wadena County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jim Cook Cemetery
      • Red Eye Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Red Eye Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Red Eye Cemetery is located in Wadena County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Red Eye Cemetery
      • Leaf River Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leaf River Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Leaf River Cemetery is located in Wadena County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leaf River Cemetery
      • Greenlawn Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greenlawn Cemetery is located in Wadena County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenlawn Cemetery
      • St. Fredericks Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Fredericks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Fredericks Cemetery is located in Wadena County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Fredericks Cemetery
      • Mother of Sorrows Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mother of Sorrows Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mother of Sorrows Cemetery is located in Wadena County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mother of Sorrows Cemetery
      • Bethlehem Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)

    For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

    Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

    Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

    We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the West Lyons Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #653985  (West Lyons Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #653985 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
      • Class: cemetery         Map Name: Nimrod SW
      • County: Wadena         Elev: 406
      • Location given for GNIS #653985 (West Lyons Cemetery)

    The official website for Wadena County: www.co.wadena.mn.us/

    The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/

    Footnotes ...

    <1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
    <2>If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Wadena, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the West Lyons Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 46.5711, Longitude: -94.8856       In this case, the coordinates for the West Lyons Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), you can be assured that it's not complete and our list will be missing cemeteries.
    <6>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.




 

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